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Mathematics — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
A kite is flying at a height of 150 m from the ground. It is attached to a string inclined at an angle of $30°$ to the horizontal. The length of the string is:
  1. A $100\sqrt{3}$ m
  2. B $300$ m
  3. C $150\sqrt{3}$ m
  4. D $150\sqrt{2}$ m
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Model Answer

Option B: 300 m

Using $\sin 30° = \dfrac{\text{height}}{\text{string length}}$, we get $\dfrac{1}{2} = \dfrac{150}{L}$, so $L = 300$ m.

Explanation

The height (150 m) is the side opposite the 30° angle, and the string is the hypotenuse. Use $\sin\theta = \text{opposite}/\text{hypotenuse}$. $\sin 30° = \frac{1}{2}$, giving $L = 150 \times 2 = 300$ m. Don't confuse with $\tan$ or $\cos$ here.

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